Downloader.SCV

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It generates a large amount of network traffic activity with the consequent consumption of bandwidth.
It carries out actions that decrease the security level of the computer.
It does not spread automatically using its own means.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Jan. 18, 2008

Detection updated on:

Jan. 18, 2008

Statistics

No

Proactive protection:

Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

Downloader.SCV is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

In the local network:
it generates a large amount of network activity and consumes bandwidth.

It reduces the security level of the computer:
it awaits remote-control orders received through
IRC or HTTP.

Downloader.SCV does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.